30. Pre-Mix – History – Week – 6

1) Which of the following statements is/are true about Jaipur?
1. It is named after Raja Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, who also founded the city in 1727.
2. It is one of the earliest planned cities of modern India.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

2) Which of the following statements is/are true about Jaipur?
1. Jaipur was established on the hills and built according to a grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture.
2. The city’s urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as Western cultures.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

3) Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of Jaipur being awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Status?
1. A World Heritage Status brings with it certain restrictions and obligations around construction and infrastructure.
2. Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
3. It is the second city to be designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, after Ahmedabad in 2016.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

4) The announcement for Jaipur as the 2nd UNESCO World Heritage city in India was made at the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in?